Millions of people in the U.S. and around the world are living with hepatitis C virus (HCV). But over the past decade, direct ...

Hepatitis C is a tiny virus with a significant impact. It's a small RNA virus that spreads through the blood and infects the liver. Even though today's medicines can cure it, hepatitis C remains a ...

Northwestern scientists have created the fastest-ever hepatitis C diagnostic, delivering accurate results in only 15 minutes.

Scientists at Northwestern University have developed the fastest test yet for diagnosing hepatitis C virus (HCV). The highly accurate diagnostic delivers results to patients in just 15 minutes—up to ...

Across the globe, some 71 million people are living with a chronic hepatitis C infection, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). (1) Though no vaccine exists for hepatitis C, medications ...

Enrollment Completed in C-BEYOND Phase 3 Trial with More Than 880 HCV Treatment-Naïve Patients in US and Canada ...

Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. It can be mild or serious. It can last just a few weeks or for a lifetime. Hepatitis C can cause both acute and chronic infections.

To develop the new rapid polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for HCV, the scientists used the DASH® (Diagnostic Analyzer for ...

Disruptions in liver function can contribute to symptoms like brain fog. It may also be a side effect of certain medications used to treat hepatitis C. Brain fog is a term that describes an overall ...

People could learn within 15 minutes whether they are infected with hepatitis C, thanks to a rapid test developed by ...